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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 711.63 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 711.63 and 469.56 is: 703.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 711.63 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/711.63 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 711.63 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 334,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,152.98/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.43

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